Compound Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. The most common coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so (FANBOYS).

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What is the purpose of a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses to clarify the sentence structure.

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Example of a compound sentence using 'and'.

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I wanted to go to the park, and my brother wanted to go to the zoo.

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Example of a compound sentence using 'but'.

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I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain.

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Example of a compound sentence using 'or'.

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You can have pizza, or you can have pasta for dinner.

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What is the function of 'so' in a compound sentence?

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'So' is used to indicate a result or consequence of the first clause.

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What is the function of 'yet' in a compound sentence?

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'Yet' is used to show contrast between two ideas in a compound sentence.

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What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and needs an independent clause to form a complete thought.

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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction to separate the independent clauses.